American Airlines offers its customers mobile access to flight information (e.g., for tracking flight status, gate, time, and baggage claim) over Short Message Service (SMS) or SMS text messages (the Service). The Service will be ongoing but may be cancelled by us at any time.

Does American Airlines have texting?

Theres no free texting on American Airlines, though youll be able to send messages through Wi-Fi-based texting apps if you purchase in-flight internet. This service is available on most flights and starts at $10, depending on the flight.

Can you get scammed by texting a number?

Scammers send fake text messages to trick you into giving them your personal information – things like your password, account number, or Social Security number. If they get that information, they could gain access to your email, bank, or other accounts. Or they could sell your information to other scammers.

How do I check a text message?

How to Get Text Message History From PhoneLook for the menu icon on your cell phone screen. Go into the menu section of your cell phone. Look for the icon and word Messaging within your menu. Look for the words Inbox and Outbox or Sent and Received in your Messaging section.More items

What is SMS text number?

A short code, or SMS short code, is a four-, five- or six-digit telephone number thats used only for texting. In most cases, businesses use short codes to send or receive one-way communications (such as marketing messages, two-factor authentication and alerts) to reach a high-volume of customers.

Does AA have free texting?

American Airlines Finally Offers Free Inflight Messaging On Most Domestic Aircraft. American Airlines now offers free inflight messaging on ViaSat-equipped aircraft using Facebook Messenger (and Messenger Kids).

Do you have to pay for Wi-Fi on American Airlines?

Pay as you fly Wi-Fi is available on almost all routes for as little as $10.

What is a 5 digit text number?

An SMS short code is a 5 or 6 digit phone number that is used by organizations to send text messages at scale. People opt into SMS marketing programs by texting a word or phrase known as a keyword to a short code. They are specifically meant to be shorter than normal phone numbers to make the opt in process easier.

Does iMessage work on AA Wi-Fi?

Once in the air, they can connect to the inflight wireless Internet signal and open the app to message friends and family. For now, the trial period just covers these two Facebook apps; WhatsApp and iMessage are not part of the offering.

Does American Airlines have free movies?

Free entertainment On most flights, you can stream our free library of movies, music, TV shows and more to your phone, tablet or laptop. All entertainment is available to watch everywhere on Wi-Fi-equipped American Airlines flights.

What does it mean when a message is sent as a text message?

If you want to text someone that is not connected to the internet, an iMessage will send but not deliver until the recipient turns on their connection. By forcing your phone to send as a text message, the recipient will be able to receive the message as long as they have a mobile network connection.

Are green text messages delivered?

A green background means that the message you sent or received was delivered by SMS through your cellular provider. It also typically went to a non-iOS device such as an Android or Windows phone.